At a Glance
An All-Girls Elementary School Rooted in Faith-Based Community
Families seeking a faith-affiliated, all-girls elementary environment in Kensington or nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods, and who are comfortable with a demographically homogeneous student body. The school may appeal to parents prioritizing single-sex education within a religious context at the elementary level.
- All-girls elementary environment serving PK-5
- Religious affiliation with Church of God in Christ
- Large elementary enrollment (1,073 students)
- Located in a family-dense Brooklyn neighborhood
- Very high student-teacher ratio (22.8:1) — larger than typical for elementary settings
- 100% white student body with no documented diversity — families seeking diverse environments should note this
- The religious affiliation (Church of God in Christ) may or may not play a significant role in daily school life, depending on how the program is structured
- No data available on academic outcomes, extracurricular offerings, or curriculum approach
- As a private school, tuition applies
BNOS YERUSHALAYIM is a private all-girls school providing elementary education (PK-5) with a religious affiliation with the Church of God in Christ. The school enrolls approximately 1,073 students with a student-teacher ratio of roughly 23:1.
This school has a notably homogeneous student population — 100% white with no documented racial or ethnic diversity. With 47.1 full-time equivalent teachers serving 1,073 students, the community is sizable for an elementary setting and reflects a specific demographic profile.
Kensington is a Brooklyn neighborhood known for its dense residential character and strong family presence. Located in the center of Brooklyn, it offers a mix of housing types and access to public transit, with a family density score of 74/100.
The school sits on McDonald Avenue in Kensington, a neighborhood with good street-level density and access to local businesses and transit options typical of central Brooklyn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BNOS YERUSHALAYIM a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BNOS YERUSHALAYIM yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Kensington.
- What grades does BNOS YERUSHALAYIM serve?
- BNOS YERUSHALAYIM serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into BNOS YERUSHALAYIM?
- BNOS YERUSHALAYIM runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BNOS YERUSHALAYIM public, charter, or private?
- BNOS YERUSHALAYIM is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BNOS YERUSHALAYIM in?
- BNOS YERUSHALAYIM is in Kensington, Brooklyn.
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